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Tapping Into the Golden Rule in Business

The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do to you is one of those gems we all learn in childhood. It may come back to us again and again throughout life but we generally think of it in terms of our personal relationships—not necessarily our business activities. In fact, many of us have been taught that the business world is dog-eat-dog—we have to stick it to the other guy before they stick it to us. This is the exact opposite of that Golden Rule. I do believe, however, that we can use the old wisdom as … Continue reading →

What Love Is: Learning Long Marriage Secrets from Families.com Members

Earlier this year I committed myself to making the best of Marriage in ‘08. I planned to do that by accentuating the positive and examining tools of the trade others used in their marriages. Especially long lasting marriages. I’m still on that mission, but I’ve already learned a lot. And a lot of it has been gleaned right here from other Families.com members. A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That The very first thing I realized was actually the last of the four rules I wrote earlier this year: One Size Doesn’t Fit All. This is … Continue reading →

Marriage Week in Review: October 22 – October 29

Courtney and I have worked hard at bringing you marriage topics this week. We have missed Heather who has been in a temporary computer crisis. Keeping checking daily for interesting and hot marriage discussions! Monday, October 22 Marriage Takes Effort Some people go into marriage with a very dreamy attitude. While this may work for a while, at some point in time couples need to realize that marriage takes effort. Love and getting along does not always come easy. Thoughts on Long-Distancing It: How Commuter Marriages Are Born In this article Courtney discusses the long distance relationship that she saw … Continue reading →

The Serenity Prayer and Marriage

Do you know the Serenity Prayer? God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference (original by Reinhold Niebuhr). Even if you’re not a praying person, you can still benefit from the advice contained in this message. While it is often used as a resource in 12 step programs, it also fits marriage perfectly if you think about it: We cannot control our spouses. We should not try to do so. We should know and understand which situations are not ours to … Continue reading →

Marriage: The Grandfather Clause

My grandfather will be 94 years old next month. He is a kind, wonderful, interesting man with much knowledge to share and I always enjoy talking to him. Actually, I get more out of listening to him. He offers wisdom, insight, and advice on myriad topics, and it’s always good, solid, information, because it’s generally something he’s learned, observed, or experienced in his many years. His advice on marriage is something that will always stick with me. It is in fact good advice in regard to any personal relationship. Aside from the obvious –love- there is another trait that is … Continue reading →

World Marriage Day

Did you know that today is World Marriage Day? I felt so dramatically unprepared for the arrival of this day when I read it in my news alerts a little while ago. Now I admit, I’ve been feeling pretty rotten today. Because I haven’t felt good at all, I’ve not done much in the way of work or even scanning my news stories. So what is World Marriage Day? That’s a really good question! World Marriage Day In 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, couples encourages the Mayor, the Governor and even the local Bishop to proclaim February 14 as a … Continue reading →

Letters of Love: To My Husband in the Military

A friend of mine is married to a man in the army. Originally stationed here in Texas, he’s been serving overseas. Due to security, she doesn’t know exactly where he is, though she is able to send him messages through the military. He has been overseas for almost a year; their last time together was actually spent for Valentine’s Day in 2006. When I told her about my idea for publishing letters of love to loved ones for Valentine’s, she asked to write one. Here is our first Letter of Love, from Cindy to Brent, no last names required. Dear … Continue reading →

Three Marriage Resolutions Everyone Can Keep

I’ve said it before and I will continue to say it: even the best marriages still have room for improvement. So, whether your marriage is good, bad, or indifferent, these three resolutions, which anyone can keep, will make your relationship stronger. Drop Everything At least once in a while, it is important to put everything else on hold for your spouse. That’s right, drop everything, and show your mate how important he or she is to you. Instead of saying, “Hang on for a minute,” or, “I’ll do it later,” just stop what you’re doing and go see what your … Continue reading →

Where Do You See Your Marriage in the New Year?

Is your marriage growing stronger and better with each year that passes, or are you still finding marriage to be a struggle? Sometimes, both apply at the same time. We grow closer and more mature, but life still throws some daunting challenges our way. It is however, much less stressful to work through challenges when you and your spouse are committed to each other and to your marriage. Do you have plans for New Year’s Eve and for the months to follow? Do you have goals and dreams as a couple or have you made New Year’s resolutions together? One … Continue reading →

Teaching Our Children About Marriage

My daughter talks about getting married all the time. She describes the different boys in her class and her convictions for getting married and she asks regularly about when they should get married and what she wants to do when she gets married. Her current goal is to get married, become a doctor and a mother. She has plans for a minimum of three children and she wants to enter pediatric medicine. The Dreams of the Young She’s only six, but she has great dreams for how marriage should be. Part of that is she sees that my husband and … Continue reading →